Khethinkosi Ngobese

OUTPUTS
• Migration of services from technology almost out of life into digital technology.
• Cost saving on services from 3rd party.
• Transmission (optic fibre cable) network upgrade.
• DC power upgrade.
• Capitalize efficiency of transmission infrastructure.

MANAGEMENT
• Project planning
• Technical reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Procurement
• Contractor management
• Risk management

TECHNICAL

• Diagnose faults in transmission and networking equipment using systematic testing and inspection methods.
• Commission communication equipment and verify proper integration before returning systems to service.
• Conduct site inspections and record technical findings for maintenance follow-up and service planning.
• Test fibre links with OTDR and power-meter equipment to confirm signal integrity and continuity.
• Install DC power systems, batteries, and rectifiers to support uninterrupted equipment operation.
• Support telecommunications network installation for new and upgraded rail communication sites.
• Assemble electrical cabinets and racks according to technical drawings and wiring standards.
• Install fibre-optic and structured cabling for rail communication systems in line with site requirements.
• Install routers, switches, and network equipment during service disruptions and repairs.
• Follow health and safety procedures while completing field work, inspections, and equipment repairs.

OUTPUT
• Development of sub-assembly procedures & quality compliance checklists.
• Development of inventory processes & warehouse set-up.
• Training of Internship employees on the assembly line.
• Assembly line planning & coordination.

MANAGEMENT
• Job cards for production in progress & completed.
• Warehousing (Stock request, stock return i.e. faulty or obsolete)
• Supervising assembly technicians who wire various rail signalling racks.
• Project meetings with other stakeholders.

TECHNICAL
• Assembly, wire & FAT rail signalling racks/cabinets & apparatus.
• Construct & fabricate cables using hand tools & drawing specifications.
• Provide preliminary sketches & cost estimates for materials & services.
• Quality control of electrical signalling racks to identify hazards, defects & the need for adjustment or repair to ensure quality compliance.
• In-house training for continuous improvement.
• Weekly hand tool inspection.
• Ad hoc tasks & responsibilities as assigned by management & engineering.

OUTPUT
• Contractor management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Surveillance system installation & operational
• Customer technical support
• Customer relationship management

MANAGEMENT
• Subcontractors’ supervision
• Safety compliance

TECHNICAL
• Head surveillance installation which included CCTV, access control & alarm detection,
• Daily progress reports to be submitted to the client (EPC).
• Daily meetings with the client (EPC) to discuss project execution.
• Prepare working permits where needed (MV & HV places i.e. Sub-station & Inverters).
• Commissioning of the CCTV, access control & alarm detection systems.
• Technical support in maintaining the plant during faults or breakdown.
• Modify the installed systems according to the client satisfaction.

OUTPUT
• PV Assembly procedures
• Quality Systems
• PV test procedures
• Teamwork
• Technical specifications
• Analyzing network diagrams

TECHNICAL
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical assembly equipment

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and limited troubleshooting activities.
• Assembling PV630 and PV800 Solar Inverters:
 Assembling electronic components & soldering of fine wires and parts.
 Performing in-process and final testing on products and equipment.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to other technical personnel.
• Continually improving the setup, calibration and test procedures.
• Working with engineering on functionality issues and procedure updates.
• Assisting Service Engineers with customer needs for technical support.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Following all safety guidelines and reporting unsafe conditions to Line Manager.

OUTPUT
• Technical report & failure analysis reports
• Technical sales
• Customer support

TECHNICAL
• Installing & commissioning of CCTV systems.
• Fault finding and repairing electronic PCB’s up to component level.
• Specifying cabling requirements and conduit reticulation for systems.
• Design, wiring & FAT of intercom systems & CCTV distribution panels.
• Design & wiring of power supplies & camera housing LEDs.
• Performing specialized repairs (controllers, zoom lenses, 200m robot speed-domes & Farfisa service modules).
• Custom build distribution boards and programming of intercoms to specification.
• Training & technical support to system installers.